MAY 2008:
May 2: Collin Raye ‘Buzz Mazzuola Unsung Heroes Benefit Concert for Special Olympics’: Don't miss this exciting evening of music, laughs and inspiration as Country Music Legend Collin Raye performs. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton CA. Tel: (209) 337-HOPE
May 2: Pacific Jazz Ensemble: Faye Spanos Concert Hall, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 946-2867
May 2-11: ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way the the Forum’: Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written - the perfect escape from life's troubles. Written by Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbert; Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Directed by John White. Delta Center for the Arts, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 954-5110
May 3: MoTown ThrowDown 2008: The two most dynamic male vocal groups of the classic Motown era, the Temptations and the Four Tops, perform an evening of non-stop Solid Gold Soul. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton CA. Tel: (209) 337-HOPE
May 4: University Choruses: Faye Spanos Concert Hall, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 946-2867
May 4: Cinco de Mayo Festival & Parade: Family event presented by The Coalition of Mexican American Organizations. A day-long celebration of Mexican-American culture. Admission to the festival at Weber Point Event Center is free. Food, arts and crafts, Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, live music and much more.  Parade with floats starts at 11 am in the Weber Institue Parking Lot. Medals and ribbons will be awarded to category winners. For more info contact Annette at (209) 548-2855 or Angel at (209) 639-2679.
May 6: Ultimate Chef Challenge 2008: At the Stockton Civic Auditorium, three local chefs
- Nicolas Sanchez from Stockton Golf & Country Club, Julio Camberos, Jr from Black Tie Gourmet, and Jonathan Franco from The River Mill – will have a cook off challenge. They will present their creations to three judges who will determine which chef will be awarded the title of Stockton’s own “Ultimate Chef.” Fundriaser for the Charter House Center. Info: (209) 476-1106
May 9: Downtown Stockton Art Walk: The Art Walk utilizes temporary “phantom galleries” in the Janet Leigh (Cinema) Plaza, along Weber Avenue and Main Street and includes the Tidewater Art Center's monthly “Meet the Artist” reception and the Bob Hope Theatre's Classic Cinema Series. Each month, the bright yellow Art Walk Guides, available at each venue, feature a map and complete listings of the evening's artists, exhibits, and special features, such as complimentary food, drink and music. All exhibits, demonstrations and live entertainment are free of charge (tickets to Classic Cinema Series are $6). Signage at the entrance to each exhibit indicates audience age appropriateness. Tel: (209) 464-5246.
May 9: The Greatest HitMakers and the Undisputed Juke Box Queen: Featuring: Rico Puno, Hajji Alejandro, Marco Sison, Rey Valera, & Imelda Papin. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton CA. Tel: (209) 337-HOPE
May 10: AIDSWalk San Joaquin: Oak Park, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 608-9255
May 11: Vicente Fernandez - The Living Legend: Stockton Arena. Tel: (209) 373-1400
May 11: 77th CCI Strawberry Breakfast: All proceeds will go directly to the CCI's community tutoring and enrichment programs. This year's menu includes freshly-baked scones, homemade jam, scrambled eggs, hot beverages, and of course, delicious vine-ripened strawberries! For more information call (209) 946-2444

May 16-18: Lodi ZinFest: Wine food & fun at Lodi Lake. Taste award winning wines from 50 Lodi wineries, enjoy delicious food from the region's best restaurants, listen to great hits from local and regional bands, expand your culinary and wine skills at the ZinFest Wine & Cooking School, browse through a variety of arts, crafts and specialty items from local vendors, and try your hand at winemaking! Held from Noon-7pm. Lodi Lake Park, Lodi, CA. Tel: (209) 365-0621.
May 17: ‘RENT’: The theatrical experience that changed Broadway forever! RENT is the winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton CA. Tel: (209) 337-HOPE
May 29: Senior Awareness Day Information Fair: Join the 30th San Joaquin County Older Americans’ Month celebration. Enjoy a day at the park full of fun, entertainment, & delicious food. Micke Grove Park, Stcokton, CA. Tel: (209) 468-1374 

JUNE 2008:
June 1: 35th Annual Jewish Food Festival: Temple Israel, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 477-9306
June 4-8: 1st San Joaquin Film Festival: Presented by San Joaquin Cross-Cultural Media in active partnership with organizations in San Joaquin valley, this will be the region's first global film festival, opening in the city of Stockton, which is represented by over 75 ethnic and language groups. Retrospectively, the Stockton-San Joaquin region was a major filming destination and known in the 1960s as "Hollywood North." Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton CA. Tel: (209) 337-HOPE
June 13: Downtown Stockton Art Walk: The Art Walk utilizes temporary “phantom galleries” in the Janet Leigh (Cinema) Plaza, along Weber Avenue and Main Street and includes the Tidewater Art Center's monthly “Meet the Artist” reception and the Bob Hope Theatre's Classic Cinema Series. Each month, the bright yellow Art Walk Guides, available at each venue, feature a map and complete listings of the evening's artists, exhibits, and special features, such as complimentary food, drink and music. All exhibits, demonstrations and live entertainment are free of charge (tickets to Classic Cinema Series are $6). Signage at the entrance to each exhibit indicates audience age appropriateness. Tel: (209) 464-5246.
June 13-15: Isleton Crawdad Festival 2008: Celebrate the tradition of Louisiana-style family fun! More than 24,000 pounds of boiled crawfish will be consumed in just 3 days, and perhaps as much beer and wine. Live music includes cajun, blues, and jazz bands. There's also a mile of craft vendor booths, a carnival and a special area for young children. Downtown Isleton, CA. Tel: (916) 777-5880 
June 18-22: San Joaquin County Fair: One of Northern California's premier county fairs, featuring 5 days of fun for everyone with big-name concerts, a carnival, agriculture, livestock, food and exhibits. San Joaquin Fairground, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 466-5041
June 18-July 13: The Full Monty: Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their "Girls Night Out," unemployed steel workers come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. A Musical – Book by Terrence McNally; Music and Lyrics by David Yazbeck; Directed by Jim Coleman. Stockton Civic Theatre, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 473-2424
June 20: Summer Sunset Benefit Wine Tasting: The Pixie Woods Board of Directors invites you to join them in the gardens of Pixie Woods for their Summer Sunset Wine Tasting Benefit. Enjoy award-winning wines presented by Napa and Sonoma wineries. The wine is accompanied by scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, live music throughout the park and a silent auction. Admission is $40. Proceeds of the event benefit programs and improvements at Pixie Woods Children’s Playland. For tickets or more information, call Johnnie Salady at (209) 951-0486.

JULY 2008:
July 1-13: The Full Monty: Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their "Girls Night Out," unemployed steel workers come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. A Musical – Book by Terrence McNally; Music and Lyrics by David Yazbeck; Directed by Jim Coleman. Stockton Civic Theatre, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 473-2424
July 11: Downtown Stockton Art Walk: The Art Walk utilizes temporary “phantom galleries” in the Janet Leigh (Cinema) Plaza, along Weber Avenue and Main Street and includes the Tidewater Art Center's monthly “Meet the Artist” reception and the Bob Hope Theatre's Classic Cinema Series. Each month, the bright yellow Art Walk Guides, available at each venue, feature a map and complete listings of the evening's artists, exhibits, and special features, such as complimentary food, drink and music. All exhibits, demonstrations and live entertainment are free of charge (tickets to Classic Cinema Series are $6). Signage at the entrance to each exhibit indicates audience age appropriateness. Tel: (209) 464-5246.
July 12: Downtown Lodi Bike Show & Rally: Downtown Lodi, CA. Tel: (209) 369-8052
July 12: 7th Annual Taste of the Delta: Lodi, CA. Tel: (916) 777-4041

AUGUST 2008:
Aug. 2: 3rd Annual "Stuck in Lodi" Car Show: Downtown Lodi, CA. Tel: (209) 369-8052
Aug. 8: Downtown Stockton Art Walk: The Art Walk utilizes temporary “phantom galleries” in the Janet Leigh (Cinema) Plaza, along Weber Avenue and Main Street and includes the Tidewater Art Center's monthly “Meet the Artist” reception and the Bob Hope Theatre's Classic Cinema Series. Each month, the bright yellow Art Walk Guides, available at each venue, feature a map and complete listings of the evening's artists, exhibits, and special features, such as complimentary food, drink and music. All exhibits, demonstrations and live entertainment are free of charge (tickets to Classic Cinema Series are $6). Signage at the entrance to each exhibit indicates audience age appropriateness. Tel: (209) 464-5246.
Aug. 24: Bethel Island Air Show: Bethel Island's 2nd annual Air Show can be viewed along the "Margarita Mile" on the East side of Bethel Island over Franks Tract on August 24, 2008 starting at Noon. Tel: (925) 684-9283.

SEPTEMBER 2008:
Sept. 3-14: San Joaquin Fair Horse Racing: San Joaquin Fairground, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 466-5041
Sept. 12: Downtown Stockton Art Walk: The Art Walk utilizes temporary “phantom galleries” in the Janet Leigh (Cinema) Plaza, along Weber Avenue and Main Street and includes the Tidewater Art Center's monthly “Meet the Artist” reception and the Bob Hope Theatre's Classic Cinema Series. Each month, the bright yellow Art Walk Guides, available at each venue, feature a map and complete listings of the evening's artists, exhibits, and special features, such as complimentary food, drink and music. All exhibits, demonstrations and live entertainment are free of charge (tickets to Classic Cinema Series are $6). Signage at the entrance to each exhibit indicates audience age appropriateness. Tel: (209) 464-5246.
Sept. 13: Grape Festival Youth Parade - Lodi: Downtown Lodi, CA. Tel: (209) 369-8052
Sept. 13: Family Day at the Park: Over 80 businesses and community organizations will provide interactive projects that include making bookmarks, greeting cards, a miniature city, art projects, storytelling and recreational activities. Mascots, local musical entertainment are also festival favorites. The popular Used Book Sale will once again offer more than 5,000 titles. In addition 10 published children's authors & illustrators will preside over The Friends of the Library King Author's Court – telling stories, teaching, signing books and answering questions. University Park, Stockton, CA. Tel: (209) 957-7277

OCTOBER 2008:
Oct. 25: Downtown Lodi Trick-or-Treat & Fall Festival: Downtown Lodi, CA. Tel: (209) 369-8052

DECEMBER 2008:
Dec. 4: 13th Annual Parade of Lights - Lodi: Countless lights, floats, marching bands, dance groups and themed vehicles will entertain thousands of viewers in Downtown Lodi, CA. Tel: (209) 369-8052
Dec. 6, 13, 20: Winterfest – Lodi: Downtown Lodi, CA. Tel: (209) 369-8052
Dec. 6-7: 17^th Annual Festival of Trees: Features over 70 unique and beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum located in Micke Grove Park south of Lodi. Docent dressed in vintage Victorian and pioneer clothes will make visitors feel as though they've stepped back in time to celebrate the holiday. In addition to the decorated trees, the event features children's craft activities, demonstrations such as weaving and spinning, model trains, entertainment and historical exhibits. Tel: (209) 331-2055 or 953-3460.